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FRANCHISEE IN ACTION: Ryan Miller | 810 Billiards & Bowling
United States Navy Veteran and Multi-Brand Franchisee to Open First 810 Billiards & Bowling in Greenville Rylan Miller built an impressive career for himself in the military, serving first in the Navy where he took on the roles of mission commander and UAV pitlot before taking a job in defense contracting. He always had an entrepreneurial drive and during his time as a defense contractor, he was introduced to Tropical Smoothie Cafe. 64 Franchising MAGAZINE USA
Miller found that Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which was his first introduction into the franchising industry, was aligned with his goals and vision. He now owns 29 locations throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia. “Franchising provides veterans with the best model for success. Veterans makeup 14% of all franchisees and see a great deal of success due to their skills learned in the military,” Miller said. “You’re able to get up and running with less capital than
starting your own business and are set up in a proven growth vehicle.”
Miller’s good fortune with Tropical
Smoothie cade inspired him to branch
out into other franchise concepts, which eventually led him to 810 Billiards &
Bowling, the fast-growing restaurant and
entertainment franchise launched just over five years ago in Myrtle Beach.
“I first became interested in 810 Billiards & Bowling as a consumer. My family
